Accelerator Physicist

Acceleron Fusion•Cambridge, MA

46d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Acceleron Fusion is developing muon‑catalyzed fusion—a path to clean, abundant energy. Building on research sponsored by the U.S. DOE, we have recently raised a $24M Series A venture capital round and have already logged 100+ hours of muon-catalyzed fusion in tests at the Paul Scherrer Institute. Our collaborators include PSI, Oak Ridge, Argonne, Fermilab, and several universities. Join a team where fundamental physics meets application-oriented engineering, and your designs could help move our technology from the laboratory to a commercial energy source. We have an opening for an Accelerator Physicist who will play a key role in the design and optimization of muon production systems for our fusion technology.

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, preferably with a focus on accelerator physics
Strong understanding of beam dynamics and accelerator systems
Demonstrated understanding of accelerator physics principles for beamlines, synchrotrons, and storage rings, including the theory of polarized beams
Experience with particle accelerator simulation tools
Track record of working successfully with other scientists and engineers to solve complex technical challenges
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and collaboration skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced team

Nice To Haves

Post-doctoral research experience in accelerator physics
Hands-on experience with physics/particle accelerator operations or development
Background in muon physics or muon beamline design
Familiarity with high-frequency electronics or RF accelerator components.
Experience with safety systems for high-power or high-voltage electronics.
Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
CAD software proficiency (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Responsibilities

Design and optimize particle accelerator systems and beamlines for muon production
Develop simulation models of accelerators and beams to analyze beam dynamics and particle interactions
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate accelerator designs into our fusion system
Contribute to experimental planning and data analysis
Help establish technical specifications for system components
Author technical papers and contribute to the company's scientific publications, presenting research at scientific conferences